This pattern took me back to a sock technique that I haven't done in a number of years. That is, knitting a heel flap and gusset. The heel flap is done in what's called a slightly modified garter-stich edged eye of patridge heel (quite the mouthful, huh?), and looks really polished. Working on the gusset was a ton of fun, and I was happy to be reminded of how much I enjoy it.
If you looked at the top photo closely, I'm sure you asked yourself if the foot is a little on the small side. Yes, you're right, I think in comparison to the width of the leg, the foot seems abnormally small but it's mainly optical. While I probably
Those DO look cozy..and the heel flap looks great. Yup! I have said it before and will say it now, I need to do my first pair of socks and your posts are always so inspiring. Hope your week is great and that your weather has settled down...I keep seeing news headlines regarding storms in the midwest and storms in the east--while little old us just keep getting drizzley rain and now a cold winter wind.
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That's always my problem too, the toes are either always too long or too short but never just right. I love that pattern with that yarn, it may not show up super well, but it adds a nice texture to the yarn.
ReplyDeleteNicely textured! :) And my hat is off to you for making socks! I have not ventured to socks or sweaters yet - maybe one day :) Thank you for the inspiration! :) ♥ Dawn
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I was wondering why they looked short in the foot! I thought they might be the "slouchy" type - like for dancers! That texture works so well with the coloring of that yarn.
ReplyDeleteLovely socks! But since I'm still wrestling with multiple WIPs and several Long Journey projects, I will not be tempted ... I will not be tempted ... I will not ...
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs for your feet! These look nice and thick.
ReplyDeleteLovely socks! I love the heel flap/gusset process, it just seems so CLEVER! and eye of partridge is lovely too. xxx
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of slightly-too-short-but-oh-well socks, too. They still work!
ReplyDeleteThey look great. If you find the length it too annoying, you can always unpick the kitchener and rip back to the beginning of the toe... I've had to do that before and it's not too bad a process.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they're fine though. You probably have tiny feet to go with the rest of you. ;-)
How funny! I just finished sock #1 of Hermione Everyday socks in Paton's Kroy and i also love this yarn!
ReplyDeleteThe look gorgeous, they look very warm, the variegated yarn is beautiful. Deb x
ReplyDeleteIt's almost as if you're speaking a foreign sock language!
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated by that heel construction ... I'm off to look it up!
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